Angie Juda

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Christmas Quilts

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Before we talk about the Christmas Quilts I’m working on I have need to say I’m very sorry!!!!

I didn’t realize that my lack of posting would scare some of you and that you would think I or my husband were sick.  We are both doing well and I’m happy to say that this year!! ( This time last year Dave was recovering from one surgery and preparing for another.)

So, where have I been?  Everywhere but here I guess you could say!

When I discovered that I had worried some people I started thinking about the reasons and it simply boils down to LIFE.

One thing that came to me was… when I don’t feel well … I SEW! Or if a family member is ill … I SEW!

When I feel well… I WORK and let’s face it my work is pretty fun too!  But when I don’t feel well, sewing is easy and requires very little thought process.

In addition to working, I’ve been refinishing some furniture for the lake house. My friend Tracey found a beautiful table for me at Salvation Army and she and I refinished it and all six chairs.  After the fact, I’m almost wishing I had bought new… but… I have enjoyed saying “I did this” (along with help from Tracey).  We also re-did a 6 foot church pew (will take pictures soon).

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Now to the subject of sewing/quilting.  I’ve started a few quilts .. but started is as far as I got.

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The fabric I choose for my 2nd Christmas Quilt is Cookie Exchange (you need one yard each of three fabrics).

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After I placed it on my design wall … I decided that I don’t like it.  I think it needs a fourth fabric … or something to break it up!

Sorry bad picture (took picture at night)!!

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Over the Christmas break I’m going to place it back on my design wall and see what it would look like using an Ivory Jelly Roll.

This may be the last post I share in a while (unless several of you tell me to just post random stuff).  I’m working on a new program for my Stampin’ Up! business and I’m launching it in a few weeks and as much as I’d like to do both, there just aren’t enough hours in the day.

I do plan on offering more Quilt Alongs … but, they will be spaced apart.  My goal is one a quarter for 2017 and ideally I would like to do two but I also know that I have to set realistic goals for myself and I’m pretty sure one a quarter is doable.

If I don’t see you before December 25th… Have a Merry Christmas!!

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p.s. Join our Chic n Scratch Quilt Along Facebook Group to ask questions and share your quilting pictures.

Halloween Bricks Quilt Along Part 3

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Halloween Bricks Quilt  Along Part 3

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Video #3

  • Set your seams,  cut off extra fabric, press the seams to the dark side.
  • Place row 3 on top of row 2 (right sides facing together), pin it and then sew with 1/4 seam.
  • Row 1 gets sashing on the left and the right.
  • Sew all your rows together to form your Quilt Top.  Press your seams to the dark side.
  • Pin the sashing strip to the top and bottom of the quilt and sew with a 1/4 seam.

Click here to watch Video #1

Click here to Watch Video #2

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To make the Halloween Bricks Quilt you will need:

  • 7 Fat Quarters
  • 1 Jelly Roll – that coordinates with your fabric
  • Backing Fabric – 4-3/4 yards (more if you make a larger quilt)
  • Binding Fabric – 1/2 yard
  • Matching Thread
  • I will have my quilt finished by my longarm quilter and she provides the batting.
  • Basic Sewing supplies (scissors, sewing machine, etc)

The Fabric I’m using is:  LOST & FOUND HALLOWEEN FAT QUARTER BUNDLE
MY MIND’S EYE FOR RILEY BLAKE DESIGNS

  • Quilt Measures:  48-1/2 x 73-1/2
  • Quilt is:  7 Rectangles Across and 6 Rectangles Down
  • Fabric needed:  7 Fat Quarters & White Jelly Roll + backing and binding fabric
  • Halloween Rectangles measure: 5 x 10
  • 35 White Strips measure 2-1/2 x 5
  • White Sashing – 20 Strips (44 x 2-1/2)

See ya!

p.s. Join our Chic n Scratch Quilt Along Facebook Group to ask questions during our Quilt Along.

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Halloween Bricks Quilt Along Part 2

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Halloween Bricks Quilt Along Part 2

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Video #2

  • Square up the rectangles (I’m not really sure what the correct term is but you want to make sure you trim the rectangles so that the fabric is straight).  Don’t trim too much and See video for a better understanding.
  • Trim the salvage off the sashing Jelly Roll Strips (we’ll later we’ll be sewing two strips together for each row of sashing).
  • Start with Row 1 and sew the rectangles together.  Place the 2nd rectangle to the 1st, right sides together and sew 1/4 seam.  When you get to the end, pick up the rectangle that did not get the white rectangle and sew it to the bottom.   Remember the Top, Bottom, Left and Right sides of the quilt get sashing.
  • Repeat for rows 2 – 6.
  • Take all 20 Jelly Rolls strips and sew two of them together  … you’ll end up with 10 strips that measure 88 x 2-1/2.
  • Start with Row 1 and set your seam and then press it to the dark side.  Repeat on rows 2 – 7.
  • Press the Jelly Roll strip seams open.
  • Take Row 1 and a Jelly Roll Strip, line up the seams, pin and then sew with a 1/4″ seam.  together.
  • Repeat on Rows 2 – 7.
  • Shown in next video Row 1 will get an additional Jelly Roll strip sewn on the left side of the row.

I LOVE how this Halloween Bricks Quilt looks … but ….. sometimes I forget to use other colors for the sashing.  When this quilt was complete Brooke ask me “why I used white sashing and not black?” and I replied “I simply forgot and yes, black sashing may have been a better choice”.  Maybe next time!!  I still like it ….. although I think black fabric may have made it more striking!!

Click here to watch Video #1

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To make the Halloween Bricks Quilt you will need:

  • 7 Fat Quarters
  • 1 Jelly Roll – that coordinates with your fabric
  • Backing Fabric – 4-3/4 yards (more if you make a larger quilt)
  • Binding Fabric – 1/2 yard
  • Matching Thread
  • I will have my quilt finished by my longarm quilter and she provides the batting.
  • Basic Sewing supplies (scissors, sewing machine, etc)

The Fabric I’m using is:  LOST & FOUND HALLOWEEN FAT QUARTER BUNDLE
MY MIND’S EYE FOR RILEY BLAKE DESIGNS

  • Quilt Measures:  48-1/2 x 73-1/2
  • Quilt is:  7 Rectangles Across and 6 Rectangles Down
  • Fabric needed:  7 Fat Quarters & White Jelly Roll + backing and binding fabric
  • Halloween Rectangles measure: 5 x 10
  • 35 White Strips measure 2-1/2 x 5
  • White Sashing – 20 Strips (44 x 2-1/2)

See ya!

p.s. Join our Chic n Scratch Quilt Along Facebook Group to ask questions during our Quilt Along.

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